Antoine Violet-Surcouf serves as Group COO and Managing Partner at Forward Global since September 2016, focusing on competitive intelligence and international affairs. In addition, Antoine has held the role of Affiliate Professor at Ecole de Guerre Economique since January 2005, teaching topics such as competitive intelligence and digital influence. Antoine is a Partner at Lexfo, 35°Nord, and CEIS since respective starting dates in February 2018, November 2021, and January 2020. Antoine has been the President of AEGE, the Global Network of Professional Information Officers, since September 2004, aiming to develop the alumni network of EGE. Antoine's previous experience includes serving as Director of Digital and Strategic Communications at ADIT until August 2016 and working as a Consultant at Competitive Intelligence Company from September 2002 to November 2004. Antoine holds a Master's Degree in Competitive & Market Intelligence from Ecole de Guerre Economique, completed in 2002.